People often want to know the best time to catch catfish. The simple answer is whenever the water temperature is favorable, and the baitfish are schooling. In reality, the answer … Read more
There are more than 3000 different catfish species in the world, including the Asian Mekong giant catfish , the large Wels catfish and the tiny cory catfish found in South … Read more
There are over 3000 catfish species in the world, but if you asked anglers to identify their favorites, most would mention blue catfish and channel catfish. Many anglers would rather … Read more
Yes, catfish dig holes, like many other fish species. Not only are the holes used as nests, but having a hole gives a catfish a place to rest and relax. … Read more
The largest catfish ever caught, according to The Guiness Book of World Records, was a Mekong giant catfish that weighed 646 pounds. Caught by a villager from Thailand, the record-setting … Read more
An often overlooked bait for catfish is the crawfish, crayfish, or crawdad. These miniature lobster-like creatures are found in almost any small river, creek, pond, or lake and are a … Read more
Whether freshwater or saltwater fishing for catfish, choosing the right catfish hook sizes may take time. There is a range of fishing hooks that can work well for landing your … Read more
The short answer is, yes, catfish do have bones. There are some who say catfish is not safe to eat and others who swear it has a muddy taste. In … Read more
The simple answer is yes, catfish have teeth, but not traditional teeth. Catfish have hundreds of cardiform teeth. These microscopic teeth create a rough sandpaper texture in the catfish’s mouth. … Read more